§ 14-202. Creation of lien by contract

   (a) In general. -- A lien on property may be created by a contract and enforced under this subtitle if:

   (1) The contract expressly provides for the creation of a lien; and

   (2) The contract expressly describes:

      (i) The party entitled to establish and enforce the lien; and

      (ii) The property against which the lien may be imposed.

(b) Lien as security. -- A lien may only secure the payment of:

   (1) Damages;

   (2) Costs of collection;

   (3) Late charges permitted by law; and

   (4) Attorney's fees provided for in a contract or awarded by a court for breach of a contract.

HISTORY: 1985, ch. 736; 1986, ch. 5, § 1; 2013, ch. 625.